City of Waterbury

1. City of Waterbury Benefits Review for Teachers & School Administrators Monday, August 18, 2014

2. Website • All forms, documents, and information are provided online. http://www.waterbury.k12.ct.us Temporary documents under New Teacher Orientation www.waterburyct.org Documents are updated and maintained on this site under the Pension & Benefits Department

3. What we will cover • Retirement • Life Insurance • Flexible Spending Acct (Section 125 Plans) • Healthcare Benefits

4. Retirement Plan Eligibility Board of Education – Teachers and School Administrators Teachers Retirement System Administered by the State of Connecticut. (City of Waterbury’s Pension office only handles the City’s Plan not the State) Most questions can be answered at the State Teachers Retirement Board Website. www.ct.gov/trb Phone: (800) 504-1102 Beneficiary Forms are kept in your payroll file and can be changed with the Payroll Department anytime. 4

5. Life Insurance Carrier: Anthem Life ___________________________________________________________________________________________ • 2 X Annual Pay Rounded up to the next $1,000 • City pays full premium for Basic Coverage • Imputed Income on Basic Coverage over $50,000 • Supplemental Life Insurance – 1 X Pay • Optional - $ .188 per $1,000 • Example: $50,000 Salary : 50 x .188= $9.40 monthly • Must enroll within 31 days of Hire Date • After 31 Days - Late enrollments – must be approved through Underwriting.

6. Flexible Spending Account (Section 125 Plan) • Employee premium cost share – Pre-tax contributions to pay for: • Health Care FSA Annual Maximum - $2,500 • Deductibles, co-pays, • Dental care/Orthodontic, • Prescription drugs, • Medical supplies, • Lasik Surgery, eye exams, eye glasses & contact lenses, solutions & supplies etc. • Dependent Care FSAAnnual Maximum - $5,000 • Licensed Day Care • Before / After School Programs • Summer Camp

7. FSA – Tax Savings Example- Single Teacher 1 – Does not enroll in FSA but has $1,000 in medical costs Teacher 2 – Enrolls in FSA for $1,000 and saves money on tax return

8. FSA – Tax Savings Example • The employee would save $300 if enrolled! • How to enroll in an FSA: • Determine out-of-pocket expenses for the remainder of THIS year • Determine expenses and make a conscious election (what you don’t use you lose) Please note: You must enroll each year to continue your plan. Contribution deduction elections do not continue, even if you have funds that “carry over” into the new year.

9. Medical, Dental and Pharmacy Benefits • Medical Plans • Carrier: Cigna • Open Access Plus - OAP • Open Access Plus - OPS • WTA : no longer available after 2015 • SAW : no longer available now • Open Access Plus - OPE • Dental Plan • Carrier: Delta Dental • 1 plan to choose from • Cannot have Dental only • Optional coverage • Pharmacy Plan • Carrier: Express Scripts • Coverage depends on Healthcare plan you choose • Not optional. Must have Pharmacy coverage when electing a medical plan

10. Employee Cost Share – Payroll Deduction Your cost spread: Sept – Dec covers you for those months Jan – June covers you for those months including July and August. Even if you choose not to return to the City for the following school year, coverage will continue through August 31. Your cost depends upon the plan you elect Most expensive = OAP Least expensive = OPE Rates are subject to change annually. Refer to CBA for cost share changes. You are responsible for your premiums. 10

11. Medical Coverage Carrier: Cigna _________________________________________________________________________________________________ • Cigna Website – www.cigna.com • Once you are a member: www.mycigna.com • One NETWORK : Open Access Plus – Best network offered by Cigna. Doctors found throughout the country • 3 Plans to choose from • Open Access Plus - OAP • Open Access Plus - OPS • Open Access Plus – OPE • Supporting documents are necessary to enroll family members • birth certificates, marriage certificates, court orders

12. Major Factors When Choosing • OPE Plan • Cheapest of Premiums • In-Network Benefits – Participating Providers Only. No Coverage if members go “Out-of-Network” • No cap on Pharmacy Coverage • Unlimited PT/OT/Chiro/Speech • OPS Plan • Plan being eliminated by end of FY 2015 for teachers. Already not available for those in the SAW Union • In and Out of Network Services: • Exclusions for out of Network Coverage: Pediatric, Adult & Vision Exams, Infertility Treatments, Durable Medical Equipment • Unlimited PT/OT/Chiro/Speech

13. OAP Plan Most expensive in Premiums In-Network Benefits / Out-Of-Network Benefits Out-of-Network Benefits: $400 Individual Deductible 30% co-insurance $1,600 out of pocket individual max $0 co-insurance Additional Oral Surgery Rider Unlimited/100% Coverage for Infertility Services Pharmacy with Express Scripts has a cap; additional coverage through Cigna Out-of-Network Benefit Major Factors When Choosing

14. Prescription Coverage Carrier: Express Scripts _____________________________________________________ Retail Pharmacy - 30 day supply Mail Order - 90 day supply Tier Drug Plan (Generic, Preferred, Non-Preferred) May be balanced billed if you do not take the available generic brand $0 Co-payment for Diabetic Medications/Supplies Plan Maximum for OAP and OPS: $1,000 – Calendar Year 14

15. Flex Dental Plan Carrier: Delta Dental _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Annual Deductible $50 per member; $150 maximum per family Annual Maximum - $1,000 Orthodontic Services – not covered Diagnostic & Preventative Services 100% Coverage Deductible may apply to certain services Basic Services 50% Coverage; after Deductible 15

16. Re-Cap of Healthcare Benefits • Coverage is effective the 1st of the month following employment. No late enrollments. • (Waiver form must be completed if you are not enrolling in the City’s benefit plan) • Supporting Documents needed for dependents • Dental is Optional; Cannot elect dental coverage only • Fill out enrollment form and affidavit (if applicable) and return ASAP • Rates are subject to change annually

17. Verifying your Paycheck • Review your check weekly! you are responsible for what comes out of your check • Proper Deductions • EEMEDC – is not medical; it is Medicare Tax • CP, PS, PE – medical/pharmacy deduction • DEN – dental deduction • SLifeIns – Supplemental Life Insurance • 403b – Deferred Compensation plan • TRB – Defined Contribution  QUESTIONS?

18. What Do I Do Now? • READ, READ, READ the Materials! • Return completed Enrollment/Beneficiary forms

19. Forms Due ASAP: • Basic Life Insurance Beneficiary Form

20. Forms Due Within 31 Days: • Healthcare Enrollment/Change Form • If adding a spouse or children: • Dependent Eligibility Affidavit • Supporting Documents (Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificates, etc.)

21. Forms Due Within 31 Days: • If not enrolling in medical insurance: • Medical Insurance Waiver Form

22. Optional Forms Due Within 31 Days: • Flexible Spending Account Enrollment • Supplemental Life Insurance Enrollment